Going old school: Using a bike trainer from 1976
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/03/going-old-school-using-bike-trainer.htmlAs I’ve mentioned in the past, I have an eBay alert setup for any time the word ‘CompuTrainer’ is listed within a description on eBay.
A detailed walkthrough of my 4:30AM 90-minute trainer workout
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/04/detailed-walkthrough-trainer.htmlWhile historically I’ve done CompuTrainer calibration at about the 10 minute marker, I’ve noticed (with as many power meters as I have on this bike lately), that I still see some residual drift a touch bit longer than 10 minutes.
CycleOps PowerBeam Pro Trainer In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/02/cycleops-powerbeam-trainer-pro-in-depth.htmlAs such, it puts itself in the same class of units as the CompuTrainer and TACX platforms.
Annual Winter 2017-2018 Bike Trainer Recommendations
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/10/annual-trainer-recommendations.htmlTake for example, the CompuTrainer, otherwise known as the rock.
My 2012 Trainer Recommendations: Early Edition
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/10/my-2012-trainer-recommendations-early.htmlTake for example, the CompuTrainer, otherwise known as the rock.
The Winter 2016-2017 Trainer App In-Depth Guide
www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/11/trainer-apps-guide.htmlFurther, it supports the CompuTrainer.
Weekly Mailbag–July 10th, 2010
www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/07/weekly-mailbagjuly-10th-2010.htmlThis week’s mailbag covers the following topics: 1) Merging files using Training Peaks 2) What car to buy for sports/triathlons 3) Choosing between Garmin Forerunner 405 or FR60 Question #1: Merging files using Training Peaks From Attila- Just got my CompuTrainer this week.
10 Years Ago Today–Wahoo Announced the KICKR: Here’s a Blast From The Past
www.dcrainmaker.com/2022/08/10-years-ago-today-wahoo-announced-the-kickr-heres-a-blast-from-the-past.htmlYou see, back a decade or so ago, the indoor trainer industry was mostly four companies: RacerMate (with their famed CompuTrainer – of which I bought two), Tacx, Elite, and then CycleOps (now Saris).
A weekend with a lot of walking, running, and comparing power output
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/08/a-weekend-with-lot-of-walking-running.htmlSo most of my rides have been indoors as a result until I’m 100% confident it’s actually going to stay attached to the bike: I’ve been using the CompuTrainer* lately because with some 3rd party software (ctANT+) it contains the ability to transmit in real-time the CompuTrainer power meter reading.
Everything you ever wanted to know about ANT+ FE-C and bike trainers
www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/07/everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-ant-fe-c-and-bike-trainers.htmlCompuTrainer only worked with RacerMate stuff.
A weekend riding past the beach and swapping power meters
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/08/weekend-swapping-meters.htmlAfter about 10-15 minutes and a few hard short intervals later I had four power meters aligning in the ways I’d expect (Quarq highest, PowerTap, then CompuTrainer almost exactly mirroring PowerTap, and the Stages slightly lower than the Quarq).
My Winter 2015-2016 Bike Trainer Recommendations
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/11/2015-2016trainer-recommendations.htmlTake for example, the CompuTrainer, otherwise known as the rock.
The Smart Trainer Annual Recommendations Guide–2018 Edition
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/11/trainer-buyers-recommendations-guide.htmlTake for example, the old CompuTrainer, otherwise known as the rock.
Week in Review–December 11th, 2010
www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/12/week-in-reviewdecember-11th-2010.htmlRandom Thoughts Section: CompuTrainers on eBay- Tis the season for indoor trainers – and despite being close to the time of New Year resolutions, there’s tons of people selling them off.
DIY: How I made a trainer bike computer/iPad/phone stand for $30
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/02/diy-how-i-made-trainer-bike.htmlLast year I picked up a CompuTrainer head unit stand that took a microphone stand and added a modified piece to allow you to clip in a small portion of pipe that the CompuTrainer controller would latch onto.
The Smart Trainer Recommendations Guide: Winter 2020-2021
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/11/smart-cycle-trainer-recommendations-guide-winter.htmlTake for example, the old CompuTrainer, otherwise known as the rock.
5 Random Things I Did This Weekend
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/04/random-things-i-did-this-weekend-13.htmlFor example, the CompuTrainer requires a 10-20 minute settling period.
Stages Power Meter In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/01/stages-power-meter-in-depth-review.htmlIn accuracy testing, I found that the difference between the Stages Power unit and other power meters (Quarq, PowerTap, LeMond Revolution, CompuTrainer) varied significantly across efforts, conditions and intensities.
Umpteen ways to measure your heart rate
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/03/umpteen-ways-to-measure-your-heart-rate.htmlGotta dig up that article back a year or two on that… The new CompuTrainer HR module: As I mentioned last week, I chatted with the owner of CompuTrainer regarding issues with existing CompuTrainer devices and the HR system dropouts that seem to affect a fair number of folks.
The Smart Trainer Recommendations Guide: Winter 2019-2020
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/10/the-smart-trainer-recommendations-guide-winter-2019-2020.htmlTake for example, the old CompuTrainer, otherwise known as the rock.
A weekend with dueling power meters, activity monitors and more!
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/04/weekend-with-dueling-power-meters.htmlOf course, I could do that easily outdoors – but comparing it against the CompuTrainer is best done indoors.
Elite & Wahoo Reduce List Prices on Trainers
www.dcrainmaker.com/2023/09/elite-wahoo-reduce-list-prices-on-trainers.htmlIf we look back to the CompuTrainer days, it was Wahoo that introduced their first trainer, the original Wahoo KICKR in 2012, undercutting the then gold-standard CompuTrainer by some $400+.
Weekend Wrap-up: TrainerRoad, Cold DC Runs, and more
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/02/weekend-wrap-up-trainerroad-cold-dc.htmlLater on during the weekend I would get The Girl’s bike all setup to use TrainerRoad as well, including setting it up to use and control the CompuTrainer.
Week in Review–May 22nd, 2011
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/05/week-in-reviewmay-22nd-2011.htmlSo with that, let’s get into the action! Weekly Mailbag over at Slowtwitch.com: This week I cover the following topics over at Slowtwitch as part of the mailbag series: 1) Comparing Garmin GTU-10 vs Spot Tracker 2) Creating CompuTrainer courses from GPS files 3) Heart Rate Strap Combo Platters You can read all my past weekly mailbags at Slowtwitch here.
Week in Review–January 29th, 2011
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/01/week-in-reviewjanuary-29th-2011.htmlCheck it out: 1) Limitations and choice with Garmin power meter head units 2) CompuTrainer and RacerMate One Software 3) New Nike+ and TomTom Running GPS Partnership (Nike+ Sportwatch) You can read all my past weekly mailbags at Slowtwitch here.
